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VU08 JPO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 168,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2024 157,375 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 May 2024 157,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2023 144,584 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 144,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 131,684 miles

Rear Lower Both rear lower arm wishbone bushes perished

Pass 28 May 2021 129,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 128,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 122,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 122,957 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 118,264 miles

DPF light on dash

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Under tray fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 118,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to 0mm (4.1.D.1b)

DPF light on dash

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 111,971 miles

Central Rear brake light is not working.

Fail 19 May 2017 111,971 miles

Central Rear brake light is not working.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,255 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall 225/50 R17 Run Flat Tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Type (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2015 96,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 89,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

nearside rear plastic jacking point broken

Pass 17 May 2013 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

nearside rear plastic jacking point broken

Pass 2 May 2012 60,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,768 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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VU08 JPO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 JPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VU08 JPO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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